Fragrance comparison

Betwixt and Between Extrait vs Violet Cendre

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 9 Oct 2026 116 ratings analysed

5 wins

Betwixt and Between Extrait

Anka Kuş Parfüm

4.3598 votes

Rank #5,019 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Violet Cendre

Anka Kuş Parfüm

3.5618 votes

Rank #41,915 AmberLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Betwixt and Between Extrait takes 5 of 5 categories.

Betwixt and Between Extrait
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Violet Cendre
Choose it for a amber and lavender character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Betwixt and Between Extrait5/5

Violet Cendre0/5

Ratings & consensus: Betwixt and Between Extrait
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Betwixt and Between Extrait
Sillage & projection: Betwixt and Between Extrait
Value for money: Betwixt and Between Extrait
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Betwixt and Between Extrait

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Betwixt and Between ExtraitAnka Kuş Parfüm

Violet CendreAnka Kuş Parfüm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.56/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 26%Had 2%Want 72%

Category winnerBetwixt and Between ExtraitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

21%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

98 votes

39%Love

28%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityBetwixt and Between Extrait

SillageBetwixt and Between Extrait

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value53

Category winnerBetwixt and Between ExtraitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody91%

smoky83%

musky74%

amber65%

powdery56%

amber100%

lavender92%

woody84%

smoky77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, amber and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Rose

Heart

Damask RoseSmokeMuskAmber

Base

Cashmere MuskWoodsy NotesLeather

Top

Rose

Heart

LavenderSmokeAmbergrisIrisJasmine

Base

OlibanumWoodsy NotesTonka BeanLeatherAmberOakmoss

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, Smoke, Amber and Woodsy Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer41

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring88

Summer75

Fall88

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex60

Women19

Men30

Unisex50

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,019

PerfumerAli Erkekli

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#41,915

PerfumerAli Erkekli

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerBetwixt and Between ExtraitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Betwixt and Between Extrait opens with a sharp burst of fresh rose coupled with a cooling, slightly mentholic undertone. As the top notes quiet down, dense smoke and Damask rose emerge, wrapped in heavy musk and warm amber. The base sits on dark leather, cashmere musk, and dry woodsy notes, giving the composition a sh…

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Violet Cendre by Anka Kuş Parfüm opens with a soft flash of rose before plunging into a murky haze of damp lavender and dry smoke. Perfumer Ali Erkekli balances herbal blossoms against cold ash, powdery iris, and a dense base of olibanum, leather, and tonka bean. The effect mirrors standing in a misty garden while woo…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Betwixt and Between Extrait or Violet Cendre?

Betwixt and Between Extrait takes 5 of 5 categories. Betwixt and Between Extrait is rated 4.35/5 from 98 votes; Violet Cendre is rated 3.56/5 from 18 votes. Choose Betwixt and Between Extrait for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Violet Cendre for a amber and lavender character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Betwixt and Between Extrait or Violet Cendre?

Betwixt and Between Extrait lasts longest (Betwixt and Between Extrait 83/100, Violet Cendre 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Betwixt and Between Extrait or Violet Cendre?

Betwixt and Between Extrait projects furthest (Betwixt and Between Extrait 72/100, Violet Cendre 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Betwixt and Between Extrait and Violet Cendre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and smoky accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, Smoke, Amber and Woodsy Notes.

Is Betwixt and Between Extrait or Violet Cendre better for summer or winter?

Violet Cendre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Betwixt and Between Extrait and Violet Cendre?

Betwixt and Between Extrait has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Damask Rose, Smoke, Musk and Amber, a base of Cashmere Musk, Woodsy Notes and Leather. Violet Cendre has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Lavender, Smoke, Ambergris and Iris, a base of Olibanum, Woodsy Notes, Tonka Bean and Leather.